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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Scurg(e)it, ppl. adj. [Scurge v.] That has been punished by scurging; convicted and punished. —1572 Canongate Ct. Bk. 376.
Convict of … wrangus sclandering … of Andro Maistertoun … calland him ane scurgit theif 1589 St. A. B. Ct. 26 Sept.
Calling him … scurgeit theiff
